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English-French/French-English Simultaneous Interpretation

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This subcontract opportunity is for the provision of professional simultaneous English-French and French-English spoken interpretation services for the Government of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The selected provider will support prime contractors during virtual meetings, including briefings, presentations, and workshops, specifically within Zoom environments. Candidates must possess proven experience working with government or public agencies, utilize professional interpretation headsets compatible with Zoom channels, and be available to work within AST/ADT time zones. The project is based in the National Capital Region of Canada under NAICS code 541930. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 26, 2026. The primary objective is the delivery of high-quality, real-time spoken translation to facilitate seamless communication across official languages during virtual departmental engagements.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Performs professional spoken simultaneous interpretation for prime contractors on Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) virtual meeting projects. Provides real-time English to French and French to English translation within Zoom environments for briefings, presentations, and workshops. Uses professional interpretation headsets compatible with Zoom channels. Requires proven experience in government or public agency settings and availability in AST/ADT time zones. Delivers real-time spoken interpretation.

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